It is the common vice of all, in old age, to be too intent upon our interests. Terence More Quotes by Terence More Quotes From Terence Homo sum: humani nil a me alienum puto.I am human: nothing human is alien to me. Terence empathy aliens humans Children should be led into the right paths, not by severity, but by persuasion. Terence teaching teacher children The life of man is like a game with dice; if you don't get the throw you want, you must show your skill in making the best of the throw you get. Terence determination games men There is nothing so easy but that it becomes difficult when you do it reluctantly. Terence positive-thinking attitude life Charity begins at home. Terence charity home life The less my hope, the hotter my love Terence hotter When the mind is in a state of uncertainty the smallest impulse directs it to either side. Terence doubt mind sides Nowadays those are rewarded who make right appear wrong. Terence appearance temptation I am a human being, so nothing human is strange to me. Terence human-beings strange humans How many things both just and unjust are sanctioned by custom? Terence customs unjust justice It behooves a prudent person to make trial of everything before arms. Terence prudent arms trials They are so knowing, that they know nothing. Terence knowing knows knowledge We should look at the lives of all as at a mirror, and take from others an example for ourselves. Terence mirrors example looks Fortune helps the brave. Terence bravery courage helping Of my friends I am the only one left. Terence my-friends lonely loneliness How unfair the fate which ordains that those who have the least should be always adding to the treasury of the wealthy. Terence unfair fate justice Moderation in all things. Terence moderation wisdom advice We are all of us the worse for too much liberty. Terence liberty freedom too-much As many opinions as there are men; each a law to himself. Terence opinion law men She never was really charming till she died. Terence died charming sarcastic
